PenPop
PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!
Episodes
*BONUS* Waiting to Exhale (People Don’t Make Albums Anymore) ⛅⏰ | PenPop: S2E10
Time Stamps:
1:13 - Hit History
3:47 - Get Your Pens Out!
34:10 - The Rollout
41:20 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the ENTIRE Waiting to Exhale soundtrack album executively produced by Babyface. The album featured the top legends and artists of the 90s including Whitney Houston, Brandy, Toni Braxton, TLC...
Bippity Boppity Brandy 🏠🪄| PenPop: S2E9
Time Stamps:
1:00 - Hit History
1:54 - Get Your Pens Out!
16:14 - The Rollout
11:48 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss Brandy’s “Sittin’ Up In My Room” (1995) from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon.
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie...
Voulez-vous Manger de la Tarte Avec Moi? | PenPop: S2E8
Time Stamps:
0:26 - Hit History
1:18 - Get Your Pens Out!
16:14 - The Rollout
22:34 - The Sign Off
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In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss THEE Patti Labelle’s pies. ACTUALLY we’re talking about the all-female collab “Lady Marmalade” (2001) from the fi...
Be Our Guest?! | PenPop: S2E7
Time Stamps:
0:34 - Hit History
1:45 - Get Your Pens Out!
15:08 - The Rollout
22:54 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the TALE AS OLD AS TIME, from one of the most beloved love stories of all time, “Beauty and the Beast” from Céline Dion & Peabo Bryson!
We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS!...
Shonda You’ve Done It Again (ft James Rodriguez) | PenPop: S2E6
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Time Stamps:
0:40 - Hit History
3:46 - Get Your Pens Out!
38:05 - The Rollout
51:03 - The Sign Off
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the resurgence of a movie that left us mesmerized by Shonda’s Rhimes pen. Britney Spears’ song “Let Me Be” and the movie Crossroads (2002).
Joined b...
It’s Raining Divas! | PenPop: S2E5
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In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the ICONIC duet between THE VOICE & THE SHADE, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s duet for animated film The Prince of Egypt, “When You Believe” (1998).
Time Stamps:
0:50 - Hit History
1:38 - Get Your Pens Out!
27:30 - The Rollout
36:59 - The Sign Off
SURPRISE! COWBOY CARTER LIVE REACTION! | Part 2 🎙️🤠
World STOP. Carriage on…
🌵 YEE-HAW! Get ready for a wild ride as Ary and Dante dive into a two-part BONUS series of PenPop, live reacting to none other than Beyoncé's latest masterpiece, 'Cowboy Carter'!
🐝 Saddle up and join the fun as we explore the sounds of Queen Bey like never before! BeyHive where you at?
Listen to Season 2 on your fav p...
SURPRISE! COWBOY CARTER LIVE REACTION! | Part 1 🎙️🤠
World STOP. Carriage on…
🌵 YEE-HAW! Get ready for a wild ride as Ary and Dante dive into a two-part BONUS series of PenPop, live reacting to none other than Beyoncé's latest masterpiece, 'Cowboy Carter'!
🐝 Saddle up and join the fun as we explore the sounds of Queen Bey like never before! BeyHive where you at?
Listen to Season 2 on your fav podcast app...
Lin Manuel Will Pay For His Crimes Against Adele | PenPop: S2E4
Time Stamps:
0:27 - Hit History
1:13 - Get Your Pens Out!
14:19 - The Rollout
20:50 - The Sign Off
DRAWERS! DOORS! FLOORS! In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss the movie that took OVER 2021 (And the #1 spot from our queen Adele, which we may or MAY NOT be salty about…)
We talk about the music video, the performances, the necklace, the mov...
Heart of The Ocean | PenPop: S2E3
In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss a truly *ICONIC* film & song by the REAL Prime Minister of Canada, LA REINE SUPREME, Céline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” from The Titanic (1997)! The music video, the performances, the necklace, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
Time Stamps:
0:53 - Hit History
5:10...
*BONUS* People Don’t Make Albums Anymore: Barbie The Album | PenPop: S2E2
SURPRISE! In this episode hosts Ary and Dante get into the ENTIRE Barbie movie soundtrack album. From “Dance the Night” to “Barbie World” to “What Was I Made For?” Which song was your favourite? Let us know below!
Time Stamps:
0:53 - Hit History
1:29 - Get Your Pens Out!
41:09 - The Rollout
43:58 - The Sign Off
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Endless Summer Vacanza | PenPop: S2E1
In the debut episode of PenPop Season 2, hosts Ary and Dante briefly introduce the concept of the season, reflect on the SAG strike, and KENERGIZE their way into Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” from Barbie: The Movie (2023)!
The music video, the performances (or lack thereof), the cover art, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
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PREVIEW: Come Get A Sip - Holiday Music Bonanza! Ft PenPop (Season 3, Episode 3)
Before we start Season 2 in 2024, we wanted to share a snippet of our time on the podcast Come Get A Sip! Norris Jay sits down with us to discuss all things holiday music. We list our favorite seasonal tracks, discuss the history of the genre and current state of the charts, and gush over our love for the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey!
If y...
On the season finale episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico wrap up the first season of blasphemy in pop music by live reacting to the infamous MTV VMAs “We Can’t Stop” / “Blurred Lines” performance.
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherever you’re listening to this podcast, follow us on socials, tell a friend about our show. We enjoyed making this season so much and cannot ...
Roman Holiday Inn - PenPop: S1E11
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 2012 song “Roman Holiday” by Nicki Minaj. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wher...
She Had One Chance - PenPop: S1E10
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 2013 song “We Can't Stop” by Miley Cyrus. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review f...
Where is the DVD Girl? - PenPop: S1E9
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 2016 song “Formation” by Beyoncé. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from whereve...
Down On My Knees (For God) - PenPop: S1E8
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 1989 song “Like a Prayer” by Madonna. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode! If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from ...
Blasphemy Lines - PenPop: S1E7
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 2013 song “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from wherev...
God Has a Ponytail - PenPop: S1E6
On this episode of PenPop, hosts Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico continue the first season of blasphemy in pop music by exploring the 2018 song “God is a Woman” by Ariana Grande. The music video, the performances, the cover art, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode!
If you like this episode make sure to give us a rating or review from w...
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